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Karume's grandchild dies a beggar despite being heir to billions

Michelle Wariara Karume.

Michelle Karume, granddaughter to the late billionaire politician Njenga Karume, is dead.

Michelle, 26, died in the US last Saturday days after penning a painful plea for funds from home to treat her cancer.

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